luv
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Pop does hydrate. It isn't the best and isn't good for you, but if you drank only pop, you wouldn't die of dehydration.
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"Rapid Fill" Mugs Coming to Walt Disney World Hotels
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NormC
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No they don't. This has been discussed before.
Goofyernmost
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I have often wondered about that statement. I don't know if Coke is as big, financially, as Disney. I would think that they are at least as big as the theme parks. I also know that Coke is a for profit company and as such give nothing away. It is more than possible that they might deal with a quantity discount so that profit is based on volume and not just individual sales.
They have never been worried about losing sales in the past. Witness, withholding product from Mom and Pop Stores until they agreed not to carry Pepsi products. My feeling is that Coke is willing to cut prices a significant level and since Coke has been mentioned on those infernal damn mugs they are probably sharing the cost of production of them with Disney for promotional purposes. The mug goes home with the purchaser, so advertising is long range. And when all is said and done why would a business want to be involved in something that not only doesn't make them money but costs them to produce just to say that Disney is their biggest customer. Heck, I'll order more then Disney does if it's free then I can be their biggest customer.
I very much doubt if it's free to Disney, cheap yes, but it still costs.
Goofyernmost
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Why the hell should they have to do that. There is yet another solution and it involves simply having the guest be honest. Wouldn't that be refreshing?
StarWarsGirl
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The RFID mugs have rolled out to the water parks, so I had the opportunity to test them.
They let us trade in our old mugs for the new ones since they no longer offer the stickers. At least at the water parks, you do not have to purchase a new mug every time. They can reactivate it for the day. If they do this at the resorts, that would be good and save us repeat travelers from accumulating a collection of mugs. The reactivation price is $6.50, reasonable IMO. I believe the price for the mug itself is $10.50. The lockout period was 3 minutes.
I don't have a problem with Disney trying to prevent abuse as long as the technology they are using works. The problem with the RFID mugs is that they really don't work. If you don't put it on the tray exactly right, the mug won't refill. And I noticed I was not the only one with the issue. Many of the machines were also completely down. Twice my mother had to go up to the counter for a drink. The good thing is that they can double check the validity of your mug and refill it for you. But I foresee it being a total pain in the butt at the resorts.
I'd also rather they have the machines working. At Contempo Cafe where they had already replaced the machine (but did no have the RFID activated yet) the left machine was frequently down, as usual. The one at Beach Club Marketplace was running flat until yesterday. It too has a tendency to break. Maybe fix the machines first? Please?
They let us trade in our old mugs for the new ones since they no longer offer the stickers. At least at the water parks, you do not have to purchase a new mug every time. They can reactivate it for the day. If they do this at the resorts, that would be good and save us repeat travelers from accumulating a collection of mugs. The reactivation price is $6.50, reasonable IMO. I believe the price for the mug itself is $10.50. The lockout period was 3 minutes.
I don't have a problem with Disney trying to prevent abuse as long as the technology they are using works. The problem with the RFID mugs is that they really don't work. If you don't put it on the tray exactly right, the mug won't refill. And I noticed I was not the only one with the issue. Many of the machines were also completely down. Twice my mother had to go up to the counter for a drink. The good thing is that they can double check the validity of your mug and refill it for you. But I foresee it being a total pain in the butt at the resorts.
I'd also rather they have the machines working. At Contempo Cafe where they had already replaced the machine (but did no have the RFID activated yet) the left machine was frequently down, as usual. The one at Beach Club Marketplace was running flat until yesterday. It too has a tendency to break. Maybe fix the machines first? Please?
Ron Burgundy
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Pringles.. BBQ flavor I believe.
erwinalber4
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a magic one 
@real mad hatter They are not "free" on DDP you are paying for them somehow 
real mad hatter
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No..We got DDP for FREE@real mad hatter They are not "free" on DDP you are paying for them somehow
last year,saved us at least £900 in food..I kept all my receipts..And in the past we've always bought 3 refillable mugs..But last year they were FREE with our FREE Q/S dining plan..I love that word...FREEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
willtravel
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I think what @MR FERRET is saying is that it is hidden with DDP cost. You are ultimately paying for it whether you use it or not. Just like transportation to/from the airport.No..We got DDP for FREE
CDavid
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No..We got DDP for FREE
The point is Disney isn't giving anything away for free - the costs are just reflected in something else that you did pay for. You get free QS dining but pay full rack-rate for your accommodations and required tickets; If you passed on the "free" dining you could almost certainly have found an applicable discount on your room rate. Indeed, there have been many examples in the past where people gushed over "free dining", but when the numbers were crunched they could have saved even more with a room rate discount and paid out of pocket for the dining plan. Not saying this is true in your case, just saying there is literally no free lunch, not even in WDW.
real mad hatter
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The point I'am making is my 14 day/night vacation in 2012 was approx £600 cheaper than 2010..Same resort..same month..same park tickets..same travel company..The difference was in 2010 we spent approx $100 per day on Q/S meals..Total $1400...( £900 ) And last year,2012,on Q/S meals we spent Zip Pa Dee Doo Da...Not a dollar..not a dime..not a cent..If that's not free then I don't know what is.
RandomPrincess
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The point I'am making is my 14 day/night vacation in 2012 was approx £600 cheaper than 2010..Same resort..same month..same park tickets..same travel company..The difference was in 2010 we spent approx $100 per day on Q/S meals..Total $1400...( £900 ) And last year,2012,on Q/S meals we spent Zip Pa Dee Doo Da...Not a dollar..not a dime..not a cent..If that's not free then I don't know what is.
That is true but Disney was still making plenty of money off of you.
real mad hatter
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See thread number #742..
..The only thing that is hidden in my Disney vacation is my grin when I produce my KTWC to pay for my meals..Wolfgang Pucks in DTD came to $72.60..Quick swipe of my magical KTWC...Total Bill..$00000000
prfctlyximprct
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I like the new mugs, and I think it's smart. I had problems with my mug last visit and spilled my soda like 5 times, I'm a klutz what can I say, so waiting 2 minutes to refill might be a pain. But it is a smart move.
FigmentFollower
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A pricey chip that limits refills? LOL
real mad hatter
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Of course they are..If not a Disney vacation,then someone else will be getting my money..Except I'd be paying for my food..Unless A/Inclusive holidays,and there lies another story..
Exactly what i mean sir. They wouldn't just give 600 quid away so you are paying somewhere else that is not so obvious
Goofyernmost
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I'm 65 years old...I think that qualifies for seen it all. It is obvious that no business relies on ALL their customers to be fair and honest...just most of them. The world, from the old days has changed completely and not in a good way. I was not saying that they should just trust everyone, that ship has sailed, but why must they take expensive means to combat the dishonest? It is rhetorical, I know that presently that can not happen. To much of a me, me, me society to have that work anymore.
I am just expressing my upset on how today businesses have to take measures to keep the public honest. I can assure you that it never would have gone self serve if at that time they thought that people would be greedy and prone to steal. They knew that people would come back for more, and priced accordingly, but, not just blatantly take their share and much, much more. The answer to the increased labor and increased inconvenience to the customer that having additional staff babysit a group of adults, they used technology to keep people honest. My remorse is that they have to do anything at all. Doesn't speak will for the human race in my mind.
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